The Ladder of the Beatitudes Spirituality & Prayer_ Prayer & Meditation Compiled in honor of Benedictine

Compiled in honor of Benedictine Sister Joan Chisttister

“Christology thought out and vitally tested in Latin America must have characteristics of its own

professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the Divinity School

She has done pioneering work in biblical interpretation and feminist theology

A book that reviews the principles of modern Black Theology

The Ladder of the Beatitudes Spirituality & Prayer_ Prayer & Meditation Compiled in honor of BenedictineForest, a convert to the Russian Orthodox Church and general secretary of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation, has written a short volume of reflections on the Beatitudes of Jesus. They are sermons in the original sense of the word, informal chats with historical, personal, and homely examples and comparisons. They are certain to offer comfort, knowledge, and inspiration to Christians seeking sources for meditation on the words of Jesus.